On the surface, Titans coach Mike Munchak’s decision to part ways with long-time special teams coach Alan Lowry doesn’t make a lot of sense. Scratching below the surface, there’s another reason that’s easy to question as well: Munchak didn’t renew Lowry’s contract because he felt players were tuning out the veteran coach. He let Lowry […]

INDIANAPOLIS Quarterback Jake Locker’s interception from the Tennessee 1 was the game-changing play against the Colts. The Titans felt they shouldn’t have been in that position to begin with. A Colts punt went out at the 1, but prior to the snap the Titans believe two Colts linemen moved. Several players on the punt return […]

Marc Mariani would pick teammate Tommie Campbell in a relay race every time. In Sunday’s 23-17 win over the Buccaneers, the duo executed the baton handoff — in this case using a football — to perfection. Campbell’s 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown was a huge play for the Titans. After the Buccaneers took a […]

SAN DIEGO Problems on special teams factored heavily into San Diego’s 2-5 start, and the Titans added another big play against the Chargers just 2½ minutes into the game when Nick Schommer blocked a punt through the end zone for a safety. Schommer said he noticed a weakness in protection while studying film during the […]

With veteran punter Craig Hentrich going on Injured Reserve because of a calf injury, Reggie Hodges has a chance to keep the job for the rest of the season. Hodges averaged 43.3 yards on seven punts against the Jets, but his net was just 30.3. Rookie punter A.J. Trapasso, who earned praise from Hentrich and […]